A
factory power steering pump will work with our Power Rack and Pinion but
for the best performance possible we recommend the Pump Kit BELOW.
The complete power steering system has been designed
around specific fluid volumes, flow rates and pressure requirements to
deliver a tight, responsive feel with adequate steering feedback for
high performance driving applications. This balance of informative
feedback and hydraulic assist is not possible with any combination of
OEM pumps or steering units due to excessive and widely varying flow
rates.
Our aluminum body power steering pump offers
consistent output throughout the entire RPM range unlike OEM pumps whose
output increases with RPM’s. Steering sensitivity can easily be varied
at the pump (within the required range) by means of a changeable output
fitting.
OEM pump flow rates typically exceed the maximum range by 25-50%. On OEM
pumps efforts to restrict flow generally results in excessive heat and
eventual pump failure.
Hose kits are included with the power steering pump
kit but can also be purchased separately. Field-attachable steel hose
ends are installed on bulk lengths of flexible high-pressure hydraulic
hose with common tools. These ends connect our power rack-and-pinion,
power steering pump, and reservoir. Hose assembly lengths can be custom
fit by the installer to accommodate various routing requirements.
Blue-fiber covered hose is standard with stainless Teflon™ racing hose
available as an upgrade.
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Instructions,
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Billet Aluminum Reservoir
